Project Manager (Banking & Finance project, 50k x 15)
Summary
Project manager leading full-lifecycle delivery of banking and financial systems projects in Hong Kong — scope, planning, budgets, governance and go-live support — while coordinating clients, developers, vendors and Japanese stakeholders. Needs 5–8 yrs IT PM experience incl. 3+ yrs in financial services; business-level English required, Japanese a strong plus.
Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 per month
Responsibilities
Lead and manage full project lifecycle for financial systems initiatives (from requirement gathering and planning through design, development, testing, implementation and post go-live support).
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, resource plans and budgets; monitor progress, manage risks, issues and changes.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders; facilitate clear communication and alignment between business users, IT teams and Japanese counterparts.
Drive project governance, status reporting and stakeholder updates to ensure transparency and on-track delivery.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (including developers, business analysts, vendors and subject-matter experts) to deliver high-quality solutions.
Ensure projects comply with relevant financial industry standards, regulatory requirements and internal quality processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and knowledge sharing within the team.
Support pre-sales or solution design activities when required.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Finance or related discipline.
Minimum 5–8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in banking / financial services IT projects (e.g. core banking, lending/financing systems, regulatory reporting, AML, leasing or capital markets solutions).
Proven track record of successfully delivering medium-to-large scale IT implementation or system enhancement projects end-to-end.
Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile or hybrid).
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
Business-level English (spoken and written). Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Willingness to collaborate with Japanese stakeholders (Japanese language proficiency is a strong advantage).
Also nice-to-have
Japanese language skills (JLPT N2 or above preferred).
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum or equivalent project management certification.
Experience working with Japanese companies or in a Japan-headquartered organisation.
Knowledge of financial industry regulations and banking operations in Hong Kong / Asia.
Hands-on experience with relevant financial packages or platforms.
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